Today is National Christmas Card Day, which is a helpful last-minute reminder that if you're planning on getting holiday cards out in time this year, you REALLY have to get a move on.     If you're new to this . . . or if it's been a while . . . Time.com has an article out on "How to Write the Perfect Holiday Card."  Here are the highlights:     1.  Decide what kind of card you want to send.  What do you hope it will accomplish:  Do you want to deliver general holiday cheer? Express gratitude? Reconnect with old friends?  [...]

Every winter, the same debate pops up.  How warm should you keep your house?     When it starts getting cold, do you grab a blanket first?  Or do you go straight to the thermostat and turn up the heat?  Which person are you?     (I put on wool socks AND turn up the heat.)     But did you know there's a magic number for your thermostat in the winter?     The U.S. Department of Energy says the sweet spot is 68 degrees when you're awake.  And when you're asleep or out of the house, they recommend dropping [...]

Before you check out this weekends Wicked For Good, feel free to click on the video below to get a little recap on the story so far. And if the land of Oz isn't your cup of tea, we preview all the other sorts of movies coming out this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_MFdWFenOI

These last few months of the year are filled with leftover Halloween candy . . . then gravy . . . then sweets.  But maybe that weight we're all gaining ISN'T our fault?     The site "Study Finds" has an article on how cold weather MAKES us crave food.  Some of it comes down to our biology, not a lack of willpower.     The average person gains one to two pounds during the coldest months of the year.  And it's partly because your body just WANTS to.     Cold weather triggers hormonal changes that make you hungrier, and [...]

On this weeks episode of Popcorn Bucket List, we talk about the movie characters we think we be the best hunters, AND the best to survive the hunt. Click the video below to check out our discussion, and let us know what your picks would be! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S3OhZqghaQ

Happy Sesame Street Day!  It premiered 56 years ago on November 10th, 1969.  So most Americans living today watched it as kids at some point.     The PBS charity Next Avenue did a list a while back of "Sesame Street" lessons adults should never forget.     1.  Put down the ducky if you want to play the saxophone.  (???)  There was an old episode where Ernie wanted to play sax, but wouldn't let go of his rubber ducky.  Translation:  Don't take on too much.  If you want to try something new, you might need to leave something behind for [...]

You can officially stop believin', because Journey just announced the dates for their Final Frontier Tour.   It kicks off February 28th in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wraps up on July 2nd in Laredo, Texas.  Sixty shows have been booked . . . although more dates could be added.   Neal Schon calls it, quote, "our heartfelt thank-you to the fans who've been with us every step of the way."   And Jonathan Cain says it's, quote, "one last chance to feel that magic together."   All you stubborn, old-school fans who are still hoping for one last ride with Steve Perry, I'm sorry to [...]